Iranian Attacks: Arab, Muslim Countries Urge Iran to Halt Attacks After Riyadh Meeting

A group of Arab and Muslim countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye and Pakistan, have jointly called on Iran to immediately halt its attacks following a high-level meeting in Riyadh.

The joint statement was issued after foreign ministers from 12 countries convened in the Saudi capital to address the escalating conflict in the region.

According to reports, the countries condemned recent Iranian missile and drone strikes, particularly those targeting neighbouring states and critical infrastructure, describing them as dangerous and destabilising.

The ministers stressed the need to protect civilian populations and maintain regional stability, while reaffirming their countries’ right to defend their sovereignty.

The Riyadh meeting comes amid intensifying hostilities across the Middle East, with attacks affecting energy facilities, military bases and shipping routes, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.

Analysts say the unified stance reflects growing concern among Gulf and allied states over the widening impact of the crisis, especially on oil infrastructure and economic stability.

The development marks one of the most coordinated regional responses so far, as diplomatic efforts continue alongside escalating military actions.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs – State of Qatar Joint Statement Issed by the Consultative Ministerial Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of a Group of Arab and Islamic Countries Regarding the Iranian Attacks

Riyadh | March 19, 2026

Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the State of Kuwait, the Republic of Lebanon, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Republic of Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates, held a consultative ministerial meeting on Wednesday, 29 Ramadan 1447 AH, corresponding to 18 March 2026 AD, in Riyadh regarding the Iranian attacks.

The Ministers discussed the Iranian attacks on the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Republic of Türkiye, and they affirmed their condemnation and denunciation of these Iranian deliberate attacks with ballistic missiles and drones which targeted residential areas, civilian infrastructure, including oil facilities, desalination plants, airports, residential buildings, and diplomatic premises.

The Ministers further affirmed that such attacks could not be justified under any pretext or in any manner whatsoever.

The Ministers also stressed the right of states to defend themselves in accordance with Article (51) of the United Nations Charter.See full, details. .